They usually are free to play with predatory monetization mechanics. That was especially back in 2016 when thanks to these games, the mobile gaming revenue outpaced PC and console gaming revenue.

  • @acosmichippo
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    23 days ago

    you can have simple games without predatory monetization. that’s what OP is talking about.

    • @[email protected]
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      13 days ago

      Only if people are willing to pay for them.
      There’s no reason a mobile game would be cheaper to develop than a PC game.
      And there’s also no one paying $50 for a mobile game.
      The market has decided.

      • @acosmichippo
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        33 days ago

        agreed. I’m just saying “simple” or “complex” has nothing to do with it.